Presentation
Dorsum and lateral aspects of the tongue usually present with the deep fissures and grooves. In this scientific article, we present a case report of a 20-year-old man, who had a combination of BMG and scrotal tongue. [njgp.org]
This article presents a case of symptomatic geographic tongue with fissured tongue with a history of asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
These lesions all present with microabscess or neutrophilic infiltration of the lower portions of the epithelium or of the underlying connective tissue papillae. None present with abscesses of the keratin or superficial layers. [web.archive.org]
A detailed report of a case is presented in which an atypical migratory stomatitis went undiagnosed. [lookfordiagnosis.com]
Entire Body System
- Pain
See your GP or dentist if you have persistent discoloured or painful patches on your tongue. [knowyourdoctor.com.cy]
[…] of the blood vessels and can also lead to painful mouth ulcers pemphigus vulgaris – a rare and serious condition that causes painful blisters to develop on the skin, as well as inside the mouth, nose, throat, anus and genitals medications – painful mouth [beaconmedicalgroup.nhs.uk]
Still, a number of treatments possibly will assist decrease symptoms: OTC medicine: Some pain or else discomfort created by the lesions possibly will be treated with an over-the-counter pain medicine such as ibuprofen otherwise naproxen sodium. [locusdentalcare.com]
She had noted some white patches leaving smooth denuded red areas with whitish elevated borders on the dorsum of her tongue, and finally felt strong pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Patient's 2-year-old elder brother also had a similar history of painful oral lesions. [ijpd.in]
- Inflammation
In its place, the misshapen spots are a symptom of inflammation disturbing your tongue’s exterior. [locusdentalcare.com]
Graphic Thesaurus Legend Synonym Antonym Related noun Words related to glossitis inflammation of the tongue References in periodicals archive ? The etiology of Benign migratory glossitis is unknown. [freethesaurus.com]
as a result of atrophy of the filiform papillae; with time the lesions resolve, coalesce, and change in distribution; frequently associated with fissured tongues. benign migratory glossitis A relatively common condition characterised by idiopathic inflammation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
[…] nose, throat, anus and genitals medications – painful mouth ulcers can be a side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and beta-blockers, and certain mouthwashes can cause tongue pain in some people Moeller's glossitis – a type of inflammation [knowyourdoctor.com.cy]
[…] usually occurs in combination with conditions such as chronic granulomatous disease, fissured tongue and psoriasis. [4], [5] Unknown causes, allergic rhinitis, asthma, human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DR5, HLADRW6, and HLA-CW6), congenital condition, atopy, inflammation [njgp.org]
- Anemia
Anemic disorders associated with orofacial signs and symptoms include iron deficiency anemia, Plummer-Vinson syndrome, megaloblastic anemia, sickle cell anemia, thalassaemia and aplastic anemia. [doi.org]
The exact cause of Geographic tongue is unknown, but it has been associated with patients suffering from Psoriasis (especially pustular Psoriasis, diabetes, anemia, atopy (asthma and/or Eczema ), and stress. [ozarkderm.com]
These factors include: occurs commonly in individuals with psoriasis – in particular “pustular psoriasis”; associated with anemia, diabetes, atopy (eczema and/or asthma) as well as stress; a trigger could be certain foods – such as cheese; clustering [healthool.com]
[…] behavioral status were not found to be statistically significant in erythema migrans incidence. [16] Other causes like Vitamin B deficiency, a trigger from certain foods such as cheese, congenital anomaly, asthma, rhinitis, systemic diseases such as anemia [jdrr.org]
- Dentist
Diagnosis Your dentist will look at the red areas in your mouth and ask you about your medical and dental history. Based upon the exam and history, your dentist can determine that you have geographic tongue. A biopsy is seldom needed. [sabkadentist.com]
Treatment or Self-Care for Geographic Tongue Seeing a dentist or doctor is the best way to rule out a more serious problem. [webmd.com]
See your GP or dentist if you have persistent discoloured or painful patches on your tongue. [knowyourdoctor.com.cy]
Diagnosis Your physician or dentist can usually make a diagnosis of geographic tongue based on an examination of your tongue and your signs and symptoms. [mayoclinic.org]
An oral exam is routinely performed by the dentist during the course of an initial comprehensive exam and regular check-ups. [minafamilydentistry.com]
- Burning Pain
Symptoms include: Map-like appearance to the surface of the tongue Patches that move from day to day Smooth, red patches and sores (lesions) on the tongue Soreness and burning pain (in some cases) Your health care provider will diagnose this condition [nlm.nih.gov]
Symptoms Symptoms include: Map-like appearance to the surface of the tongue Patches that move from day to day Smooth, red patches and sores (lesions) on the tongue Soreness and burning pain (in some cases) Exams and Tests Your health care provider will [ufhealth.org]
" – a burning pain on the tip of the tongue that is often seen in people with depression glossopharyngeal neuralgia – repeated episodes of severe tongue pain believed to be caused by nerve irritation lichen planus – a long-term skin condition that causes [knowyourdoctor.com.cy]
Jaw & Teeth
- Fissured Tongue
However, in the tongue, numerous deep fissures were seen on the lateral aspect of the tongue and large deep fissures on the dorsal aspect of the tongue [Figure 1], [Figure 2], [Figure 3]. [njgp.org]
This article presents a case of symptomatic geographic tongue with fissured tongue with a history of asthma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Keywords: Benign migratory glossitis, fissured tongue, geographic tongue, scrotal tongue How to cite this article: Goswami M, Verma A, Verma M. Benign migratory glossitis with fissured tongue. [jisppd.com]
Geographic tongue has been reported with increased frequency in patients with psoriasis [3, 4, 5, 6, 7] and in patients with fissured tongue. [8, 9] Geographic tongue and fissured tongue have been reported in association with chronic granulomatous disease [emedicine.com]
Benign migratory glossitis with fissured tongue. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2012;30:173–175. Assimakopoulos D et al. Benign migratory glossitis or geographic tongue: an enigmatic oral lesion. Am J Med. 2002;113:751–755. Ching V et al. [wydawnictwo.ump.edu.pl]
- Lesion of the Tongue
The lesions typically resolve spontaneously without sequelae but can develop quickly in other areas of the tongue. A 61-year-old man was referred for treatment of painless white lesions on his tongue that had appeared 1 month earlier. [nejm.org]
However, lesions on the tongue may indicate other more-serious conditions of the tongue or diseases affecting the body in general. If you have lesions on the tongue that don't resolve within 10 days, see your doctor or dentist. [mayoclinic.org]
Symptoms include: Map-like appearance to the surface of the tongue Patches that move from day to day Smooth, red patches and sores (lesions) on the tongue Soreness and burning pain (in some cases) Your health care provider will diagnose this condition [nlm.nih.gov]
- Sore Mouth
Children's mouth problems Causes of sore mouth or mouth ulcers to consider in children are as follows. Dental disease. [patient.info]
Clinical assessment and outcome in 70 patients with complaints of burning or sore mouth symptoms. Mayo Clin Proc 1999;74:223-8. 24. Assimakopoulos D, Patrikakos G, Fotika C, Elisaf M. [jdrr.org]
- Dental Caries
On the other hand, consuming unrestricted sugar intake is at a greater risk of developing dental caries. [ejgd.org]
Rawal Related Book First chapter Introductory Chapter: Diagnosis of Dental Caries By Zühre Akarslan We are IntechOpen, the world's leading publisher of Open Access books. Built by scientists, for scientists. [intechopen.com]
Skin
- Erythema
Oral erythema migrans, Psoriasiform mucositis, Pityriasis linguae, Geographic tongue, Benign migratory glossitis, Glossitis areata exfoliativa, Denuded islands on tongue, Geographical tongue, Lingual erythema migrans, Lingual geographica, Geographic [fpnotebook.com]
The classic manifestation is a maplike distribution of erythema caused by atrophy of the filiform papillae of the tongue, surrounded by a white hyperkeratotic rim. [nejm.org]
A case of erythema migrans affecting the attached gingivae and the upper and lower labial mucosa is described. No lesions were found on the tongue although this is the site most commonly affected. ( info) 23/23. [lookfordiagnosis.com]
This condition is sometimes termed (oral) erythema migrans, but this has no relation to the more common use of the term erythema migrans (erythema chronicum migrans), to describe the appearance of skin lesions in Lyme disease.[10] Treatment[edit] Since [wikizero.com]
- Eruptions
The lesions heal, then others erupt Applies To Benign migratory glossitis Glossitis areata exfoliativa ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 529.1 : [icd9data.com]
The lesions heal, then others erupt. [icd10data.com]
[…] tobacco keratosis Submucous fibrosis Ulceration Riga–Fede disease Verruca vulgaris Verruciform xanthoma White sponge nevus Teeth (pulp, dentin, enamel) Amelogenesis imperfecta Ankylosis Anodontia Caries Early childhood caries Concrescence Failure of eruption [wikizero.com]
Psychiatrical
- Suggestibility
Sex Females have been reported to be affected twice as often as males. [16] Exacerbations have been suggested to be related to hormonal factors. [emedicine.com]
These results suggest that benign migratory glossitis may be linked to diabetes mellitus and that further investigation of this association is warranted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
- Burning Sensation
The tongue brush was helpful in the cleaning of multiple, deep and large fissures, which resulted in decreased irritation and burning sensation of the tongue. [njgp.org]
However, some patients may report pain or burning sensation, especially during ingestion of spicy or acidic foods. [ricercaorale.it]
Irritation or Burning Sensation The condition does not cause pain but sufferers may experience a burning sensation or irritation while eating spicy foods and other items like walnuts, eggplant, tomato and sour dishes. [primehealthchannel.com]
Foods that usually cause irritation otherwise a burning sensation comprise hot or else spicy foods, acidic foods, salty foods, furthermore sweet foods. [locusdentalcare.com]
Symptoms Signs and symptoms of geographic tongue may include: Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches (lesions) on the top or side of your tongue Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of lesions Discomfort, pain or burning sensation in some [mayoclinic.org]
- Headache
Headache. 2011 Nov 15. [Medline]. [medscape.com]
There may be prodromal symptoms including fever, nausea, malaise, headache and irritability. Symptoms generally last for one to two weeks. This self-limiting condition can be adequately managed symptomatically with: Analgesia (eg, paracetamol). [patient.info]
Workup
Histopathological Features of Oral Psoriasis Although a tissue biopsy is necessary as part of the workup process, there is no consensus regarding the microscopic features of oral psoriasis [ 7 ]. [karger.com]
Microbiology
- Candida
Chronic inflammatory cells can be seen in variable numbers within the stroma and silver or PAS staining will often demonstrate candida hyphae or spores in the superficial layers of the epithelium. [web.archive.org]
It may be due to the reason that Candida albicans is a normal inhabitant of the oral cavity. [jiaomr.in]
Exfoliative cytology in both the siblings was negative for Candida. A very interesting fact was elicited from the mother's history that both children used to eat bathing soap, which might be the inflicting cause. [ijpd.in]
Oral thrush Oral thrush (oral candiasis) is an infection caused by a type of fungus called Candida. It causes white patches (plaques) to develop in the mouth. You may experience a loss of taste or an unpleasant taste in your mouth. [beaconmedicalgroup.nhs.uk]
Usually caused by Candida species D. Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue E. [adcprep.wordpress.com]
Treatment
The lesion was refractory to the previous treatment with topical corticosteroid treatment for the last 2 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Reasons for geographic tongue Psoriasis Lichen planus Vitamin B deficiency Pregnancy Treatment options Geographic tongue does not require a treatment or else cure. [locusdentalcare.com]
Treatment Key Points * Condition is benign and self-resolving, so treatment is often not required. * Treatment of associated conditions may improve the appearance of the tongue. * Oral discomfort can be treated with various medications, such as antiseptic [ozarkderm.com]
Images in Clinical Medicine Emili Masferrer, M.D., and Anna Jucgla, M.D. 3 Citing Articles A 61-year-old man was referred for treatment of painless white lesions on his tongue that had appeared 1 month earlier. [nejm.org]
Prognosis
Beginning with history taking, clinical examination, terminology and imaging, each of the following chapters examines a different oral disease, providing step by step analysis of its aetiology, clinical features, histopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis [books.google.de]
Prognosis: Prognosis is good, with discontinuation of the offending product. [intechopen.com]
Prognosis Geographic tongue is a harmless condition, so it should be of little concern. [sabkadentist.com]
Poor prognosis E. Radiation resistance F. Can not metastasise to the bone answer is B http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal-cell_carcinoma Prognosis is excellent if the appropriate method of treatment is used in early primary basal-cell cancers. [adcprep.wordpress.com]
Outlook (Prognosis) Geographic tongue is a harmless condition. It may be uncomfortable and last for a long time. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider if the symptoms last longer than 10 days. [ufhealth.org]
Etiology
Although various predisposing factors have been proposed, the exact etiology remains obscure. [medcraveonline.com]
They have different etiologies and characteristics with periods of crises and remissions with spontaneous improvement. Objectives: We present a case of geographic tongue with nonspecific etiologic agent, evolving a lichenoid reaction. [thieme-connect.com]
Benign migratory glossitis is an asymptomatic inflammatory disorder of tongue of unknown etiology. Benign migratory glossitis (BMG) is an intraoral benign condition of dorsal tongue, and is usually as- ymptomatic. [freethesaurus.com]
In this case also since no etiological factor was evident, only oral hygiene instructions were recommended for the follow-up visits. [amhsjournal.org]
Epidemiology
[…] borders Local loss of filiform papillae leads to ulcer-like lesions that rapidly change color and size Associated with common cold, work / home stress Associated with tongue fissures Terminology Also called benign migratory glossitis, glossitis migrans Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
61 Bray SC...Carek PJ 31532821 2019 6 Genetic and developmental disorders of the oral mucosa: Epidemiology; molecular mechanisms; diagnostic criteria; management. 61 Pinna R...Cagetti MG 31090139 2019 7 Association of geographic tongue and fissured tongue [malacards.org]
Immunologic and psychologic parameters have been associated with geographic tongue. [15] Epidemiology Frequency Geographic tongue has reportedly occurred in up to 3% of the general population in the United States. [emedicine.com]
Epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions in United States school children. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1994;22:243–53. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] [20] Arendorf TM, Van der Ross R. Oral lesions in a black pre- school South African population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 24. [nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology The most commonly affected site is the tongue; however, other oral mucosal soft tissue sites may be affected. [emedicine.com]
Prevention
Vivek Mehta1 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, India 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Assistant Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia, India Correspondence: Vivek Mehta, Department of Pediatric and Preventive [medcraveonline.com]
Preventing Geographic Tongue As geographic tongue can occur due to a vitamin B deficiency, you need to eat more vitamin B-rich foods. This vitamin can even prevent recurrence of patches on your tongue. [top10homeremedies.com]
Prevention There is no way to prevent geographic tongue. Treatment Geographic tongue does not need to be treated. Soreness can be treated with an anesthetic or a steroid applied to the area. Sometimes an antifungal medicine may help. [sabkadentist.com]
As the cause is dark, the condition is not preventable. [aihbonline.com]